"The Family of Man" is a song written by Paul Williams and Jack Conrad, produced by Richard Podolor.Three Dog Night, "The Family of Man" single release Retrieved February 9, 2015 It was most famously performed by Three Dog Night and featured on their 1971 album, Harmony.Three Dog Night, Harmony Retrieved February 9, 2015
In the US, "The Family of Man" reached #12 on the Hot 100 and #27 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.Three Dog Night, "The Family of Man" U.S. Chart Positions Retrieved February 9, 2015 Outside of the US, "The Family of Man" peaked at #5 in Canada.
Personnel Michael Allsup – guitar Jimmy Greenspoon – keyboards Danny Hutton – lead vocals (first verse), background vocals Chuck Negron – lead vocals (2nd verse and fade out), background vocals Joe Schermie – bass Floyd Sneed – drums Cory Wells – lead vocals (3rd verse), background vocals
Other versions Williams released a version of the song on his 1974 album, A Little Bit of Love. Reg Livermore performed the song in his one-man show Betty Blokk-buster Follies, and his live recording is included in the album and film of that show.
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